The Hartford Dollars program has had a significant positive impact on the community of Hartford and the elevation of the local economy. Encouraging the Upper Valley residence to buy from locally owned businesses is a focus for the Vital Communities nonprofit. This focus has helped shape a culture that allocates money back to the community up to 4 times that of larger chain stores (see here: study). Especially now during the pandemic, it is even more important that folks help support the small business they love and help them get through these difficult times. Many Upper Valley shops have been struggling so keeping those dollars circulating close to home when it might be easy to go to a chain store is a real show of solidarity.

As we are all reinventing ourselves to adapt to the pandemic there is comfort in seeing the ways in which the Hartford community continually shows up for each other. The Hartford Dollars II is one factor that not only brings fiscal support but it is also a sign of goodwill and emotional support as well for businesses who love their community. Every little bit helps and it is a great opportunity for families who are looking for ways to be more thrifty during this time! For more information and to purchase your Hartford Dollars click here.